health

Ever since becoming a part of the health and wellness world, I’ve noticed that there are a lot of trending products. At one point, it was coconut oil. People (myself included) became obsessed with coconut oil and its numerous uses…

Ever tried zoodles? They’re amazing. If you aren’t familiar with them, they’re spiralized zucchinis and are a light and healthy alternative to pasta (they’re also shaped like noodles. Get it?). At SPUD, we're all about saving time. So unless you…

I’m sure you’ve heard about collagen. Most people add it to their bulletproof coffees for extra frothiness or to their smoothies for a subtle nutrient boost. What many don’t know is that collagen can come from different sources and that…

Much like an onion, there are a lot of layers to the organic produce versus conventional produce argument. The thickest layer of all? Nutrients, of course! But, breaking down nutrients goes deeper than vitamins and minerals, but also antioxidant properties.…

The Canada Food Guide is about to get its first major update in 10 years. In 2018, the federal government will release the new food guide to the public, but until then, their guiding principles tell us what we can…

Eating what’s locally in-season isn’t just some passing food trend. When you’re eating food that has been grown locally, you’ll find that your selection will change throughout the year--but don’t fret. Different growing conditions accommodate different types of food, which…

Eating what’s locally in-season isn’t just some passing food trend. When you’re eating food that has been grown locally, you’ll find that your selection will change throughout the year--but don’t fret. Different growing conditions accommodate different types of food, which…

One thing that we’ve learned here at the SPUD office is that food hybrids aren’t always logical. Sure, sushi doughnuts look pretty, but you’d better be working with some seriously sticky rice or else that donut is going to fall…

Did you know that certain foods put you more at risk for pesticide ingestion than others? Yep, if you’ve ever heard of the ‘Dirty Dozen’, then you know that every year, the Environmental Working Group publishes a list of the…

You already know about all the ways collagen can benefit your health, but are you aware of the different types of collagen supplements out there, and which types to use in which foods? Collagen has become a health-food buzzword, and…